Interview Camera Settings Camera Shots Camera Movement Old Info
Name the Seven Items you need to bring with you on an interview Many people like to comb their hair
Microphone, Power Source, Light, Tape, Camera, Tripod, Headphones
Shooting into a light source =
Silhouette
You always want the light _____________________.
Behind you You always want the light BEHIND THE CAMERA
On what object should you focus the camera?
ZOOM in on NOSE
THIS IS BAD
NO TRIPOD
When would we want the DATE and TIME permanently stamped on tape?
NEVER!!!!
DEFINE: SP and EP Which does the camera shoot in?
SP= Standard Play EP=Extended Play Camera Shoots in Standard Play
What is PRE-ROLL?
2-3 Seconds before you start your interview Begin recording so we can edit without cutting off words
What is Post-Roll?
2-3 Seconds after interview keep recording So we don’t cut off what they say Room to edit
Explain what makes a good BACKGROUND: IN DETAIL
DYNAMIC= Has some depth, not plain Interviewee is at least 6-8 feet from wall Interviewee IS the shot, not a poster
Outline a 1 Shot on the TV Screen
When do we use a 2 shot?
SHOW ONLY
CU= CLOSE UP
Outline a 1 shot with Graphic
Identify and Define
RULE OF THIRDS Imaginary lines are drawn dividing the image into thirds both horizontally and vertically. You place important elements of your composition where these lines intersect.
Moving the Camera up and Down
TILT
Moving the Camera Left or Right
PAN
When would you use a tilt?
To emphasize height Others…
When would you use a Pan?
To set the scene, emphasize the entire class etc Others…
Draw on a piece of paper 3 Point Lighting
What two components do you need for a good sound byte?
Open-ended question and restating the question in the answer
Daily Double
List all 8 steps in writing a story
3 Differences between Print and Broadcast Journalism
Timely, In-depth, Dramatic, Editor, etc…
Daily Double
List 3 reasons why HDTV is better.
6 Criteria of Newsworthiness
Unusual, Significance, Proximity, Prominence, Timeliness, Human Interest